Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Saltouros, Stephanie's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Saltouros, Stephanie?

Courtesy copies are required for agreed motions and agreed orders. Details: 1 copy, delivery upon filing, by hand delivery. Paper copies of Agreed Motions and Orders must be delivered to Room 2204.

View ruleSource: page 2, section II. Motions

What page or word limits apply to brief before Judge Saltouros, Stephanie?

Judge Saltouros, Stephanie's rule states these limits: 15 pages. Briefs are limited to 15 pages unless the Court grants an exception.

View ruleSource: page 3, section II. Motions

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Saltouros, Stephanie?

Judge Saltouros, Stephanie's formatting rule includes mini-script format, 4 pages per one page, and double-sided. Deposition transcripts submitted with courtesy copies should be in mini-script format, 4 pages per page, and double-sided.

View ruleSource: page 3, section II. Motions

What must be included with agreed order filings before Judge Saltouros, Stephanie?

The rule requires proposed order. Agreed Motions and Orders must include a proposed order with the word 'Agreed' in the title.

View ruleSource: page 2, section II. Motions

What must be included with emergency motion filings before Judge Saltouros, Stephanie?

The rule requires proposed order. Emergency Motions must include a proposed order and the grounds for the emergency.

View ruleSource: page 2, section II. Motions

How may parties contact Judge Saltouros, Stephanie's chambers?

Parties may contact Judge Saltouros, Stephanie's chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists email law.calZcc@cookcountyil.gov. Official court communication must use the Calendar Z email address and copy all parties.

View ruleSource: page 1, section I. Generally

Is electronic filing required before Judge Saltouros, Stephanie?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Notices of motion must be spindled via the Odyssey system to set an in-person hearing date and time.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Header

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Saltouros, Stephanie?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Written rulings must be entered into the Clerk’s website by the date specified on the briefing schedule.

View ruleSource: page 3, section II. Motions

What rule applies to serving the opposing party before Judge Saltouros, Stephanie?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: the opposing party, timing: 24 hours before hearing. Emergency motions must provide at least 24 hours' notice to appeared parties, unless exigent circumstances prevent it.

View ruleSource: page 2, section II. Motions
Complete rules summary for Judge Saltouros, Stephanie

Official court communication must use the Calendar Z email address and copy all parties.

Technical or logistical questions must be directed to Court Clerk Sharon Mindock via email.

Notices of motion must be spindled via the Odyssey system to set an in-person hearing date and time.

Agreed Dismissal Orders may be submitted via email or dropped off in Courtroom 2204.

Agreed Motions and Orders may be emailed or dropped off, and do not need to be spindled via Odyssey.

Agreed Motions and Orders must include a proposed order with the word 'Agreed' in the title.

Paper copies of Agreed Motions and Orders must be delivered to Room 2204.

Emergency Motions must be submitted to the Calendar Z email and dropped off in Room 2204, include grounds for emergency and a proposed order.

Emergency Motions must include a proposed order and the grounds for the emergency.

Emergency motions must provide at least 24 hours' notice to appeared parties, unless exigent circumstances prevent it.

Routine motions may be emailed or dropped off with a proposed order, and need not be spindled via Odyssey.

Routine motions must include a proposed order.

Movants must deliver a courtesy copy of the motion to the Court prior to presentment.

Contested motions must be spindled via the Odyssey system for in-person hearing.

Motions with a briefing schedule require a complete paper courtesy copy including all briefs and exhibits to be delivered to Courtroom 2204.

All motions require paper courtesy copies; deposition transcripts should be mini-script, 4 pages per page, and double-sided.

Deposition transcripts submitted with courtesy copies should be in mini-script format, 4 pages per page, and double-sided.

Briefs are limited to 15 pages unless the Court grants an exception.

Written rulings must be entered into the Clerk’s website by the date specified on the briefing schedule.

Case Management Orders must use the official form available on the Circuit Court Clerk website.

Petitions to settle cases involving minors, disabled persons, survival, or wrongful death claims must be dropped off in Room 2204.

Settlement petitions must include an itemized cost list, all lien descriptions, and required probate language if applicable.

Pre-trial memoranda may be submitted to the Calendar Z email up to 3 days before the conference.

Pre-trial memoranda are due 3 days before the pre-trial conference.

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